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Point News247 reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially opened a Visa Application and document attestation Centre in Lagos, Nigeria at the office of the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, 8th floor, Nipost Towers, 1, Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Consul General Dr Abdulla Al Mandoos in the presence of prominent government officials such as the special adviser to the Lagos State Government on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Solape Hammond; Comptroller General of Immigration for Lagos State, Ahmed Aliyu; Country Manager of Emirates airline, Paulos Legesse; Vice president of the…
Some Nigerians on Twitter heavily criticised the first tweet by presidential aide Garba Shehu a few hours after Twitter operations were formally restored in Nigeria. Point News247 reports that Shehu had tweeted midnight that Nigeria gained “immeasurably” from the shutdown of Twitter when the Nigerians tackled him. He posted, “Welcome back – Let me join fellow countrymen and women in welcoming the resolution of the impasse between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Twitter Inc., leading to the laying of a “foundation for a mutually beneficial future with endless possibilities. “I join the leaders of government in appreciating all Nigerians,…
Point News247 reports that Standard Chartered Bank has confirmed the closure of 50 percent of its Nigerian branches. The bank however assured that none of its staff in Nigeria will be affected in the process. It was earlier reported that Standard Chartered Bank may drop 13 out of its 25 branches and focus more on digital banking. The bank, in a statement by its head of corporate affairs, brand and marketing, on Wednesday, said it has assured employees that there would be no job losses. “We have continued to retrain and redeploy staff who are impacted by the closure of…
Point News247 reports that Nigeria Customs operatives working at the Seme Border have seized premium motor spirit valued at N6,974,750.00 from smugglers, who were trying to take the product out of Nigeria. Controller of Customs at Seme Border, Bello Mohammed Jibo while showing the seized petroleum products to newsmen said the command is more prepared to tackle smuggling following recently provided automobiles and support by the Comptroller General of Customs. A press release by Customs Public Relations Officer Hussaini Abdullahi quoted Jibo who commended the doggedness, patriotism, dedication and high level of professionalism exhibited by his men. He added that…
Point News247 reports that Nigeria Customs operatives working at the Seme Border have seized premium motor spirit valued at N6,974,750.00 from smugglers, who were trying to take the product out of Nigeria. Controller of Customs at Seme Border, Bello Mohammed Jibo while showing the seized petroleum products to newsmen said the command is more prepared to tackle smuggling following recently provided automobiles and support by the Comptroller General of Customs. A press release by Customs Public Relations Officer Hussaini Abdullahi quoted Jibo who commended the doggedness, patriotism, dedication and high level of professionalism exhibited by his men. He added that…
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected internet fraudsters who are currently their custody. Point News247 reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Bright Edafe, in Warri, the Delta State capital. Edafe said; “About 22:30hrs, Patrol team from Eagle Net Special Squad while on stop and search duty at Maryam Babangida Junction in Asaba, intercepted a Toyota Camry car, black in colour with Reg. No. ABH 911 GW with two male occupants namely Daniel Anikpe “M” age 27Yrs and Chikeluba James Ani “M”…
Point News247 reports that Standard Chartered Plc is set to shut down 50 percent of its branches in Nigeria. In a report published by Bloomberg, Standard Chartered Plc is said to have started closing some offices in December and may drop it from 25 to 13 branches in Nigeria. The move is believed to enhance the use of digital banking as an industry document cited by Bloomberg News cited confirmed that the bank resolved to shut down some branches due to the pressure from mobile money providers. Standard Chartered Bank is aiming at strengthening its mobile banking services and recruiting…
Point News247 reports that the former Governor of Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, Otunba Alao-Akala is dead. Reports indicate that Alao-Akala died in the early hours of Tuesday. Alao-Akala waa Born on June 3, 1950, at Ogbomoso in the Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alao-Akala had his elementary school at Osupa Baptist Day School, Ogbomoso before proceeding to Kamina Barracks Middle School, 5th Battalion of Infantry in Tamale, Ghana. Details in our subsequent bulletins.
Finally, former Abia State Governor and Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has declared interest to run in the 2023 Presidential race. Point News247 reports that Kalu said he is ready to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential ticket with the Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu if the party zones sacred seat to the south. Kalu who noted that he has nothing against the aspiration of Tinubu, said he believes that the Southeast is ripe for the Presidency and that it should be the turn of the region to produce the next President. On Monday, Tinubu…
Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday imposed a fine of N5 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the reckless use of statutory power against a Nigerian citizen. Point News247 reports that the Court ordered the amount to be paid to an Abuja based investor, Hyacinth Soonen Abera, whose bank account with Zenith Bank was frozen for several months by police while acting as a debt collector without an order of the court. Justice Ekwo, apart from ordering the police to pay the fine of N5 million as compensation and exemplary damages to…